General Assembly Labor 2nd Shift- Amherst, OH

Tyson Foods

Amherst (OH)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
401(k) plans
Health benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring for General Assembly at our Amherst, OH facility. The role is full-time on the 2nd shift, with start times between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm and end times between 11:00 pm and 12:00 am, with overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $18.95 per hour, plus a $1 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift. Responsibilities include monitoring product and equipment, building and packing products, and rotating through workstations while following PPE and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor product and equipment for defects or contamination.
  • Place frozen and refrigerated food components on a moving assembly line.
  • Pack assembled products into cartons or containers for shipment.
  • Rotate through various workstations as assigned.
  • Follow safety protocols, wear PPE, perform stretches, maintain a designated pace.
  • Pass safety and food safety tests.
  • Adhere to food safety requirements (handwashing, PPE, GMP).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Details

If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer steady work and competitive pay. This facility operates 5+ days a week, has potential for overtime, and produces sandwiches. We are hiring immediately for General Assembly positions.

ATTN Prior Tyson Workers

This location currently at this time is not accepting rehires, candidates who have previously worked for Tyson Foods

Communication with applicants will be attempted through contact information provided on application: via email, phone calls, and SMS messages. Please ensure all contact information is correct and up to date.

JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY

Food Production - General Assembly - Full Time - Amherst, OH 44001

Hours

For 2nd shift, start times vary between 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm and end times vary between 11:00 pm and 12:00 am, with overtime required as needed.

Starting Pay

The pay for these positions start at $18.95/HR, includes a shift differential of $1/HR for working 2nd shift

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Monitor product and equipment for defects or contamination.
  • Place frozen and refrigerated food components on a moving assembly line.
  • Pack assembled products into cartons or containers for shipment.
  • Rotate through various workstations as assigned.
  • Follow all safety protocols, including wearing PPE, performing stretches, rotating positions, and maintaining a designated pace.
  • Pass safety and food safety tests.
  • Adhere to food safety requirements, including handwashing, wearing PPE (hairnets, beard nets, smocks), and following Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be willing and able to lift 20 lbs. occasionally and hold 5 lbs. regularly.
  • Must be willing and able to work in a cold environment (30 -40°F temperatures) for 8-10 hours per day.
  • Must be willing and able to walk and stand for 8-10 hours per day.
  • Must be willing and able to bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the day.
  • Must be willing and able to work with both hands and arms simultaneously throughout the day.
  • Must be willing and able to use their hands and fingers to grasp and pull.
  • Must be willing and able to perform repetitive motions of the shoulders, arms, and hands with up to 50 repetitions per minu

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits
  • paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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